by | Mar 21, 2016 | CCRI News
by Leonardo Boff, Theologian-Philosopher, Earthcharter Commission Pope Francis’ speeches are not framed either by the doctrines or dogmas of the Roman Catholic Church. It is not that he does not appreciate them, but that he understands that they are theological...
by | Mar 20, 2016 | CCRI News
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During Holy Week and in the Easter season, the Vatican will take part in several initiatives highlighting the importance of ecology and the care for creation. The Governorate of Vatican City State announced March 18 that the thousands of...
by | Mar 17, 2016 | CCRI News
Dhaka: As darkness descends, Montu Tolentino makes his way to a house in Chorakhola village situated about 40-kilometers from Dhaka.Once at the house the 45-year-old farmer joins around 30 Catholic villagers in singing traditional Lenten songs called koshter gaan...
by | Mar 16, 2016 | ORGANIZING LOCAL MEETINGS WORLDWIDE
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by | Mar 16, 2016 | ORGANIZING LOCAL MEETINGS WORLDWIDE
[PDF] This is a suggested format for a communal prayer service to begin a gathering. Leaders should feel free to adapt/change, shorten or substitute any other readings, songs or prayers that would be appropriate for the group. Where a series of meetings are going to...
by | Mar 16, 2016 | ORGANIZING LOCAL MEETINGS WORLDWIDE
This guide is intended to help a small group leader direct the discussion on a designated topic. The leader should be sure that these ground rules are understood: Each participant should have a chance to speak No one should be forced to speak Confidentiality should...
by | Mar 16, 2016 | ORGANIZING LOCAL MEETINGS WORLDWIDE
Template I: Series of GatheringsTemplate II: Multi-topic Gathering Template I: Series of Gatherings This template is for use of a gathering that plans to hold a series of meetings, or for identifying a specific topic, one for each of the scheduled meetings. Welcome...
by | Mar 16, 2016 | ORGANIZING LOCAL MEETINGS WORLDWIDE
(Hint: Either copy and paste the text below into your document or e-mail this article to yourself.) Catholics and Former Catholics Welcomed ___________________________ (Name of person or group) is hosting a meeting inviting Catholics and former Catholics from our...
by | Mar 16, 2016 | ORGANIZING LOCAL MEETINGS WORLDWIDE
(Hint: Either copy and paste the text below into your document or e-mail this article to yourself.) Name of Bishop, Pastor, Parish priest, Deacon, Parish leader Address City, State, Zip Re: Meetings to be called in our community Dear Name: Pope Francis has encouraged...
by | Mar 16, 2016 | ORGANIZING LOCAL MEETINGS WORLDWIDE
(Hint: Either copy and paste the text below into your document or e-mail this article to yourself.) Will Church leaders ever hear us? Not if we don’t speak up Pope Francis has called upon us as laity to make some noise! He wants us to let our pastors and bishops know...
